I’ve been busy; new project bike, back to doing subcontract work, riding bikes and family.
Also, I’m coming toward the end of a short term contract working with an industrial robot - programming/operating. Not going to lie, I’m pretty keen to get back to strictly mechanical design. Programming can be fun, and frustrating at the same time.
Small updates to the arm, swapping the DnM shock out for the FOX unit improved feedback, so I’m reworking the arm so the FOX mounts with the reservoir up inside the forearm. In a few weeks I should have a new hand design fabricated; simplifying the mechanism and (hopefully) improving the quick release.
The new project bike is a Yamaha TRX 850, 1998 - the same year I lost my arm. The plan is to get it back to “stock” and ride it for a while and see how it goes. I haven’t even test ridden the bike yet, but I have a feeling it’ll work out. Everything on the bike that helps it turn or steer has been replaced or overhauled - paid for by all the additional subcontract work…. I should be working right now.
I’m a little unsure where I’ll be in July, I have a few options for employment, but hopefully back to drawing pictures and getting square pegs into round holes. Hopefully, maybe, dial the subcontract work back and ride more.
The project bike, as delivered.
The work begins.
The arm is a tight fit.
Planning required; getting the arm to fit and the controls to work - not a lot of handlebar room.
Finding the right clutch lever turned out to be a challenge.
Just some of the new stuff going on.
I’ll be using the KnS switchgear for the TRX
FOX shock installed - high and low speed settings are a game changer.
Cosmetic cover.
Out with Jake and my Dad
Robot Studio / RAPID programming.
The robot.
Crab Bait - the cat
Book Thursday with my brave girl (every 2nd Thursday she gets to buy a new book… or three).
Take it easy everybody.